LPN/RN Charge Nurse 1st and 2nd shift

Company: Christian Care Nursing Center
Location: Muskegon
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Christian Care Nursing Center is seeking committed RNs & LPNs for full & part-time positions!

*Job Description*

The Charge Nurse, will assist the Director of Nursing by providing hands on care with the facility's residents and supervision of the Certified Nurse Aides; while also providing physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents in a loving, caring, dignified and Christian environment.

*Essential Job Functions*

* Embraces the nursing philosophy and mission of caring for the resident body, mind, and spirit while promoting wellness in the elderly.

* Understands the facility mission and core values and integrates them into daily work practices.

* Promote a team-centered environment by assisting other members of the care delivery team as needed.

* Identify the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents and coordinates care of all residents on the unit in partnership with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team.

*Job Specific Duties*
* Coordinates and directs the nursing assistants assigned to the unit, as well as supervises the direct care given by the nursing assistants.
* Completes assignment for nursing assistants according to schedule, resident needs and unit when Director of Nursing, or assignment is missing.

* Communicates information regarding the resident's needs, problems, nursing goals and plan of care with nursing assistants. This begins with shift report and is on-going as conditions of the resident changes.
* Administers medications as ordered by physicians and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

* Update resident care plans as appropriate between resident care planning and committee reviews.
* Maintain communication with families, guardians or significant others regarding the resident's status, their needs and their concerns.

* Evaluate the performance of nursing assistants assigned to the unit and make recommendations for resolution.
* Ensure that the safety and infection control principles and practices are carried out by all personnel, residents and visitors.

*Education / Experience*

* Must have an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan. Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
* Must have a license of satisfactory completion from an accredited school of nursing.
* Prefer one year experience in Medical/Surgical or geriatric nursing in a hospital and/or nursing home with charge nurse or equivalent health care or leadership experience.

*Leadership Qualifications*

* Proactive leader - works well with/without supervision.
* Strong communication abilities, able to collaborate and be a team player.

*Skills *

* Demonstrates knowledge and good judgment in matters of policy and procedure.
* Able to help the nursing department develop good strategic plans.
* Excellent interpersonal skills in the area of creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning and decision-making processes.
* Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and guiding investment in people and systems.
* Technologically savvy, with an ability to learn new processes and systems that increase efficiency in a fast-moving environment.

*Benefits: *

* Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
* Life / FT Company Provided Life Insurance
* Short-Term Disability
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Employee engagement, recognition & rewards program

Christian Care is a faith based non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Join our dedicated nursing team and deliver care in a beautiful environment with all private resident rooms.

*_Start your future at Christian Care today!_*

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Work Location:
* One location

Work Remotely
* No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
* Nursing home
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Overnight shift
* Rotating weekends
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus pay
* Overtime pay

License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* RN (Preferred)
* LPN (Preferred)

Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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